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Canon

PowerShot V1

Compact creator camera with a 22.3MP 1.4-type sensor, built-in 16–50mm f/2.8–4.5 zoom, cooling fan, and Canon Log 3.

$899

Released Apr 2025

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vs

GoPro

HERO13 Black

Flagship GoPro with 1/1.9-inch sensor, 5.3K60 video, 4K120, HyperSmooth 6.0, HB-Series lens auto-detect, and 10m waterproofing.

$399

Released Sep 2024

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PowerShot V1 is 7 months newer.

Wins

5categories

PowerShot V1

★ Vlogging

Wins

6categories

HERO13 Black

★ Travel

2 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

PowerShot V1 wins 2 categories·HERO13 Black wins 3 categories
  • APowerShot V1 has higher AF points / zones (3431 vs 0)
  • BHERO13 Black has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 0 stops)
  • APowerShot V1 has higher ISO max (native) (32,000 vs 6,400)
  • BHERO13 Black has lower Weight (159 g vs 426 g)
  • BHERO13 Black has higher RAW buffer depth (120 frames vs 45 frames)

Key specs at a glance

PowerShot V1HERO13 Black
Resolution22.3 MP27.6 MP
Sensor18.4 × 12.3 mm1/1.9 inch
ISO max32,0006,400
Burst30 fps20 fps
4K60 fps120 fps
IBISNoNo
Weight426 g159 g
Battery400 shots640 shots

Size and weight, to scale

PowerShot V1

118 × 68 × 53 mm

426 g (0.94 lb / 15.03 oz)

HERO13 Black

72 × 51 × 34 mm

159 g (0.35 lb / 5.61 oz)

PowerShot V1 is 47mm wider, 17mm taller, and 19mm thicker than HERO13 Black.

PowerShot V1 is 267 g heavier than HERO13 Black.

Depth (front-to-back): 53mm PowerShot V1 · 34mm HERO13 Black

Sensor size, to scale

PowerShot V1

18.4 × 12.3 mm · 1.4-type

226 mm² area

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use casePowerShot V1HERO13 Black
Portrait
3.0Limited✓ wins
2.0Limited
Sports & Action
5.0Fair
5.0Fair
Video & Hybrid
5.0Fair✓ wins
3.0Limited
Landscape
0.0Limited
3.0Limited✓ wins
Travel
5.0Fair
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Wildlife
4.0Fair
5.5Fair✓ wins
Vlogging
6.0Good✓ wins
4.0Fair

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

PowerShot V1

  • AF points / zones

    3431 vs 0 — higher is better

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human, Animal

  • Codecs

    Adds H.265, H.264

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 118.3, 68, 52.5

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-I

  • ISO max (native)

    32,000 vs 6,400 — higher is better

  • AA filter

    Only PowerShot V1 supports it

  • Eye AF

    Only PowerShot V1 supports it

Reasons to choose

HERO13 Black

  • Codecs

    Adds H.265 (HEVC)

  • IBIS effectiveness

    7 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 71.8, 50.8, 33.6

  • Card types

    Adds microSD

  • Weight

    159 g vs 426 g — lower is better

  • RAW buffer depth

    120 frames vs 45 frames — higher is better

  • Pre-Capture / Pre-Release

    Only HERO13 Black supports it

  • 4K max frame rate

    120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
  • ✓Card slots — Both 1
  • ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
  • ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
  • ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

PowerShot V1

Pros

  • ✓Large 1.4-type sensor for a compact
  • ✓Built-in 16–50mm f/2.8–4.5 zoom
  • ✓4K 60p and Canon Log 3
  • ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
  • ✓Cooling fan for longer recording

Cons

  • –Fixed lens limits flexibility
  • –4K 60p uses cropped mode
  • –No built-in EVF

HERO13 Black

Pros

  • ✓5.3K60 and 4K120 video
  • ✓1/1.9-inch sensor
  • ✓HyperSmooth 6.0 + Burst Slo-Mo
  • ✓10m waterproof

Cons

  • –Small sensor vs Action 5 Pro
  • –Fixed lens
  • –Enduro battery not backward compatible

Full specifications

✓ = category winner

PowerShot V1
HERO13 Black
Resolution
22.3 MP
27.6 MP✓+24%
Sensor type
1.4-type CMOS
1/1.9-inch CMOS
Sensor size
18.4 × 12.3 mm
1/1.9 inch
AA filter
Yes
—
PowerShot V1
HERO13 Black
AF system
Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
Fixed focus
AF points / zones
3431✓
0
AF frame coverage
100 %
—
AF low-light limit
-4 EV
—
Eye AF
Yes
No
Animal / bird AF
Yes
No
Subject recognition
Human, Animal
PowerShot V1
HERO13 Black
Burst (mechanical)
15 fps✓+88%
8 fps
Burst (electronic)
30 fps✓+50%
20 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
No
Yes
RAW buffer depth
45 frames
120 frames✓2.7× more
PowerShot V1
HERO13 Black
Max resolution
4K UHD
5.3K
4K max frame rate
60 fps
120 fps✓2× more
Max video bit rate
340 Mbps✓+70%
200 Mbps
Internal RAW video
No
No
Log profile
Canon Log 3
10-bit HLG HDR / GP-Log
Codecs
H.265, H.264
H.265 (HEVC)
PowerShot V1
HERO13 Black
Weight
426 g
159 g✓−267 g less
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
118.3 × 68 × 52.5 mm
71.8 × 50.8 × 33.6 mm
Weather sealing
No
Yes

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for travel, PowerShot V1 or HERO13 Black?

HERO13 Black scores 8.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for PowerShot V1 — 159g — ultralight for all-day carry.

What's the resolution difference between the PowerShot V1 and HERO13 Black?

PowerShot V1 is 22.3 MP and HERO13 Black is 27.6 MP, so the HERO13 Black captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the PowerShot V1 and HERO13 Black have in-body image stabilization?

PowerShot V1 does not have IBIS, while hERO13 Black does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the PowerShot V1 or the HERO13 Black?

PowerShot V1 reaches 30 fps electronic. HERO13 Black reaches 20 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the PowerShot V1 and HERO13 Black?

PowerShot V1 weighs 426 g and HERO13 Black weighs 159 g, so the HERO13 Black is 267 g lighter.

Do the PowerShot V1 and HERO13 Black record 4K video?

PowerShot V1: 4K up to 60p. HERO13 Black: 4K up to 120p.

Are the PowerShot V1 and HERO13 Black weather sealed?

PowerShot V1: No. HERO13 Black: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 400 shots (CIPA) for the PowerShot V1 and 640 shots for the HERO13 Black, giving the HERO13 Black the edge.

How much does each cost?

PowerShot V1 launched at $899 and HERO13 Black at $399. The HERO13 Black is $500 less.

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.